Dental Nurse Apprenticeship

Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to Practice Clinicians. 

The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:

Reception, including answering the phone and greeting patients  Dealing with patient queries  Taking payments  Booking appointments and follow-ups  Sterilising and preparing equipment for dentists  Recording and dealing with patient records  Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience  Cleaning dental areas, including chairs  Managing stock of equipment and supplies   Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care

Training:
This qualification is a level 3 advanced apprenticeship accredited by City & Guilds and is delivered nationwide through blended interactive E-Learning, enabling learners to access the course from anywhere in the UK Upon achievement, the apprentice will be awarded a Diploma in Dental Nursing Level 3

Training Outcome:
With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth

Health careers:

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/

Employer Description:
At Fairlands Dental, we are committed to providing the highest quality dental care to our patients. We would like to introduce ourselves as family dentists who will look at all your dental needs whether a simple check-up or improving your smile through cosmetic dentistry. We facilitate patients from across Surrey, Berkshire & Hampshire. Fairlands Dental understand the importance of reliable dentistry and prioritize the care of our patients above all else. We are a modern, state of the art, fully computerised private dental practice. NHS treatment is available for children who are with a fee paying adult. We are located on the first floor in Fairlands Medical Centre with an onsite pharmacy and plenty of free parking!

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience